Golfing on-site, a garden and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at The Ideal Vacation ~ Private POOL, Perfect Location ~ Spacious & Clean. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.
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The Ideal Vacation ~ Private POOL, Perfect Location ~ Spacious & Clean
Surfside Beach is wide & clean with plenty of open space. Our property is the 3rd home from the Atlantic and where Ocean Blvd is closest to the waves. The neighborhood is refined with many permanent upscale residences. Our home (yes, home as we bring our family & friends here, too) is an independent house with private pool, grounds & decks. We are the original 'Little Pink House' in Surfside.
We have been with VRBO for 19+ years (when VRBO was truly VRBO) and prefer to deal with guests directly. (We also have a 2BR oceanfront across the street, VRBO #4224270). Crazy changes make it difficult to ensure you are getting a quality vacation home & we are hosting responsible adults - so inquire 1st. Don't let this site pressure you - ask questions. If you have a request - ask. If you need less than a week - ask. Let's return to personal service.
Ooo La La ~~ Bella spiaggia! Now - a little about our beautiful La Vita Bella that we adore...she is designed for those looking to relax with family. LVB is extremely well maintained, clean (check reviews), spacious & well equipped. Yes, she is a HOME (mom-in-law loves her too). "Little Pink Houses for you and me!" (who said that?)
~~ La Vita Bella (Life is Beautiful!) is a 2500 SF Luxury Home Professionally Decorated, Landscaped & Maintained. The Custom in-ground POOL with lounge chairs, grass yard and mature palms that offer a bit of shade in the hot South Carolina afternoons. LVB has 3 porch/balconies: main floor living/dining room (beautifully furnished & impeccably maintained) access overlooking pool yard with Ocean views; Upstairs Master BR balcony presents both Ocean and Fabulous Southern sky views - night & day! Plus a porch facing the lightly trafficked side street. With only about 59 Steps to the Beach - La Vita Bella REALLY IS CLOSER to the ocean than many 2nd row homes in Surfside Beach. This home is in a far less dense location than areas north or south, which means more room on the beach.
Imagine: Returning to La Vita Bella after a day at the wide sand beach to sit on your balcony overlooking the pool - sipping a cool refreshing drink, watching the pelicans dip & swoop over the ocean. Or maybe you awaken in the morning to step outside onto your Master bedroom balcony to see the sunrise colors over the Atlantic . . .
An EASY vacation with so much to offer - La Vita Bella! (Life is Beautiful!): ~ NEW Cambria quartz counters - bellissima! ~ GE PROFILE Kitchen Appliances in 'Slate' ~ NEW carpets throughout home, professionally steam cleaned 2x a year ~ NEW Living Room Furniture ~ Secure Wi-Fi Internet ~ NEW Luxury Serta Perfect Sleeper Beds - Comfy! ~ The ORIGINAL Pink house in Surfside ~ The color is Charisma - yes, that's the color, don't 'ya just love it? (now there are many copy-cats) ~ Freshly Painted INTERIOR too ~ Each & Every year we update & add fresh details; Smart TV, new dishes, Swing, picnic table, etc. ~ ~ One Small NO-SHED dog under 20 lbs welcomed with written approval & security deposit. (no other pets - we have allergies)
You can C us on Fcbk at La Vita Bella, Surfside Beach, SC - Insta too! -or- Find Penny at her real job, Lexington Property Management, Greenwich NY (Apt. mgmt WAY upstate NY). I have managed this home, my home, for more than 18 years, as well as our 2 bedroom condo across the street, Cielo Vista.
Activities: Many Family Games, Cards & Table, Books for all ages, Rocking Chairs, Deck & Pool Furniture, Plenty of Parking, *In-Ground Pool w/ heating option. 59 Steps to wide white Beach, Swimming, Snorkeling/Diving, Sunbathing, Water-Skiing, Parasailing, Biking (rentals available), 100+ Golf Courses, Tennis at nearby park, 30+ Miniature Golf Courses, Amusement Parks, Waterslide Parks, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing, Outlet-Shopping, Restaurants, Live Theater, Cinemas, Museums, Sightseeing, Boating, Sailing, Surfing, Windsurfing, Jet Skiing, Shelling, Kayaking.
Area: La Vita Bella really is closer to the beach access than most 2nd row homes. Located just 5 minutes from major attractions including Broadway at the Beach, over 100 golf courses, shopping outlets, and all popular Myrtle Beach attractions; 15 minutes to restaurant row in Murrell's Inlet and Pawleys Island; 90 minutes to historic Charleston, South Carolina. Lots of shopping nearby, entertainment for everyone, one mile from Ocean Fishing Pier. Be sure to visit Broadway at the Beach, Ripley's Aquarium, NASCAR Racing Theater and **DO NOT miss Brookgreen Gardens !
Located in Surfside Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. The Market Common and Broadway at the Beach are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Myrtle Beach Beaches and Myrtle Beach State Park. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Family Kingdom Amusement Park and SkyWheel Myrtle Beach. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby. Visit our Surfside Beach travel guide
Does The Ideal Vacation ~ Private POOL, Perfect Location ~ Spacious & Clean have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is The Ideal Vacation ~ Private POOL, Perfect Location ~ Spacious & Clean pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much is parking at The Ideal Vacation ~ Private POOL, Perfect Location ~ Spacious & Clean?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Ideal Vacation ~ Private POOL, Perfect Location ~ Spacious & Clean?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Ideal Vacation ~ Private POOL, Perfect Location ~ Spacious & Clean?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Ideal Vacation ~ Private POOL, Perfect Location ~ Spacious & Clean located?
This family-friendly Surfside Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Surfside Dog Park and Fuller Park. Myrtle Beach Beaches is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.
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The Ideal Vacation ~ Private POOL, Perfect Location ~ Spacious & Clean Reviews
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Beautiful beach house located within 60 steps of the beach. House has all of the amenities that you would need, very clean, and well kept. Host was there for anything we needed. Couldn’t have asked for a better beach house or host.
Our entirely family stayed in LVB for a week in June and it was the best experience. The house was spacious, well organized, and laid out very efficiently for multiple families. The pool was perfect and the beach was VERY close! It was great to bring the kids back and forth during the day. The area is quiet and peaceful. We really enjoyed our time and home to come back one day!
We had a wonderful time at La Vita Bella. Clean, spacious, and a 3 minute walk to the beach. We spent equal times at the beach and the pool. Surfside Beach proved to be a nice vacation spot: close to the Grand Strand amenities but preserves a quiet neighborhood setting. We will definitely return.
The property was wonderful! It was clean and very well maintained. The owner Penny was very helpful and answered all our questions.
The private pool was also very clean and a nice spot to cool off.
The house location was the best with only a very short walk to the beach access entry.
La Vita Bella was exactly as advertised. We were so happy that it met our wants and needs perfectly. Loved the location - walking to the beach and cozy Surfside Beach restaurants. Penny was very responsive to us and communicated throughout which helped to ensure we knew exactly what to expect. The home was clean and well maintained. We loved our week with La Vita Bella. Thank you Penny!
The house was as advertised. It was in a great location (only steps away from the 13th avenue beach entrance), the pool was perfect, the house was very clean with updated and comfortable furniture and was very well supplied with what was needed to have a great vacation in terms of updated/working appliances, more than enough utensils and pots and pans to cook, and a good supply of cleaning materials. Penny was wonderful in her response to a couple of issues that we had. She listened and addressed the problems right away. Overall, an excellent location and one of our best stays in the Myrtle Area
Our family absolutely loved La Vita Bella. The home is beautifully decorated and clean!! There is nothing to want for in a vacation. We've vacationed at Myrtle Beach for many years in homes and condos and this was my favorite! The walk to the beach isn't even what I consider a walk. It's a short one minute walk and traffic is minimal in this area. So peaceful and the pool is excellent! I wouldnt have changed a thing. I also appreciated Penny's communication through the process. She made everything seemless. This is a 💎 of a vacation stay. So happy we found it!!
The house was perfect, great communication with the owner and the location to all activities in the area was a bonus. The house was very clean and well maintained, the owners take great pride in this rental.
La Vita Bella was on the top of the list for beach places we've previously stayed in. It had everything we needed and more. We thoroughly enjoyed the pool and spent a lot of time there. The beach was very close by. I think some of the ocean front high-rise condos have farther to walk than we did. Beautiful residential area. Stores very close by. Great communication with owner. A lot more peaceful than other areas of Myrtle Beach. Hope to return in the future!
This was our first trip to Surfside Beach and we greatly enjoyed our stay. The house was a great location, clean and plenty of room for our family. Beach access is easy & very close. Penny is great to work with and attentive to any questions we had! We look forward to returning!
This was one of the most enjoyable vacations to date. The home is beautifully maintained and the amenities are wonderful. Penny is a very welcoming host and very responsive. We will 100% be booking with her again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Joseph E.
20 Jul 2017
Just as Described!
House was as advertised. Location was great, friendly area and neighbors. Inside had wonderful layout and ample space. Pool area was great. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
6 Dec 2005
Guestbook Comment
Spent the month of November here.....what a great experience.The house was everything we wanted and more.
Our time at La Vita Bella was nothing short of amazing! The location was quiet, yet convenient! With a super short walk to the beach, it was perfect for the adults and the kids. The pool was a great size for our group and everything you needed was there for your use! Penny was super attentive, as the pool light went out and the next day it was fixed and working perfectly! Highly recommend this property!
Exceeded expectations! Short walk to the beach. Private pool was a big plus for the grandkids! Beautiful maintained property. Highly recommend! Host was a pleasure to work with! Kept us updated and well informed. Can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
24 Aug 2005
Guestbook Comment
We enjoyed your home. It is in a great location and was very comfortable for the 10 of us. We would recommend your home to friends. Thanks for the memories!
Thanksgiving this year was different and since there was not a whole family get together, we decided to take our immediate family to the beach. The owner was a pleasure to work with and made sure our stay was great. The house is exactly as presented. The ocean views from the balconies was a nice treat. We will definitely be back.
The house was perfect for our group!! Lots of room for our grown kids and their friends. The beach was only a few steps away!! The kitchen was well-stocked. The pool was nice and offered a great place to hang out after dinner!! Penny was informative and easily accessible!! Will definitely be back next time we head to the beach!